Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify performance, delegation, job importance and education needs for duties and tasks perceived by rehabilitation nurses. Methods: Performance, delegation, job importance and education needs in regard to 11 duties and 57 tasks were surveyed 191 nurses who worked at the rehabilitation unit. Results: Performance, job importance and education needs were high in most duties and tasks. Performance was significantly correlated with job importance. Job importance and education needs was also significantly correlated. Direct care was the highest duty in performance, job importance, and education needs. Psycho-social care, coordination, and self-development were high in job importance but low in performance. Psycho-social care, managing mobility disorder, and dysphagia care were most delegated duties. The most delegated person were employed caregiver/careworker, followed by nurse aid, and family members. Conclusion: The educational strategies and opportunities were needed for the rehabilitation nurses and delegated persons.
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